privacy policy

*Privacy Policy for Emerge Next Leaders | Teen Innovation Summit**

**Effective Date: September 7, 2024**

At Emerge Next Leaders, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our website, services, and events related to the Teen Innovation Summit.

**1. Information We Collect**

We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website, event registrations, surveys, or other forms of communication. The types of information we may collect include:

- **Personal Information**: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, school, career interests, and any other information you choose to provide.

- **Usage Data**: We may collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website and services, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and the time spent on those pages.

**2. Children’s Privacy**

We do not engage with or collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information from our records. We encourage parents and guardians to be involved in their children’s online activities to ensure that no information is shared without their consent.

**3. How We Use Your Information**

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

- To register and manage your participation in events, such as the Teen Innovation Summit.

- To send you communications related to our programs, including newsletters, updates, and event information.

- To improve our website, services, and event experiences by analyzing user behavior and feedback.

- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and security of our users.

**4. Sharing Your Information**

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting events, and performing related services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.

**5. Your Choices**

You have the right to:

- **Access and Update**: Request access to or correction of your personal information.

- **Opt-Out**: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the instructions provided in our emails.

- **Deletion**: Request the deletion of your personal information from our systems, subject to certain legal exceptions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

**6. Data Security**

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

**7. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the revised version on our website with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our website and services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

**8. Contact Us**

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Emerge Next Leaders | Teen Innovation Summit - hello@teeninnovationsummit.com

---

Let me know if you'd like any further edits!